Please Pass The Manners

10 Questions | By Mrspiechowski | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 1864

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Quiz your table etiquette and manners knowledge with this fun quiz!

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1.

If you need to get up during a meal at a restaurant, your napking should be:
- A.
  
  Wadded up and placed on top of your food
- B.
  
  Left on your chair
- C.
  
  Given to the person sitting next to you
- D.
  
  Loosely folded and placed to the left or right of your plate
2.

When invited to a dinner party at a restaurant you should plan to arrive
- A.
  
  30 minutes early
- B.
  
  Exactly on time
- C.
  
  10 minutes early
- D.
  
  20 minutes late
3.

When serving yourself from a community salad bowl, you should use
- A.
  
  Your hands
- B.
  
  The serving utensils provided
- C.
  
  Your own silverware
- D.
  
  Another person's silverware
4.

Which of the following is an example of BAD table manners?
- A.
  
  Only speak when you don't have food in your mouth.
- B.
  
  Do your best to mingle and make light conversation with everyone at a dinner party.
- C.
  
  Do not apply lip gloss or makeup at the table.
- D.
  
  Keep your elbows on the table.
5.

If you MUST make or take a call on your cell phone during dinner at a restaurant, you should:
- A.
  
  Excuse yourself and step outside of the restaurant.
- B.
  
  Take the call at the table.
- C.
  
  Take the call and only leave the table if you realize it's going to be a longer conversation.
- D.
  
  Take the call at the table only if you're sure it will be a quick conversation.
6.

When food is served "family style" it means:
- A.
  
  The food will already be on each person's plate when it's brought to the table.
- B.
  
  People help themselves to each dish, passing serving dishes to each other.
- C.
  
  The food is placed in serving dishes on the table
- D.
  
  Both b and c are correct.
7.

When referring to "plate service," which of the following would be true?
- A.
  
  The food will already be on each person's plate when it's brought to the table.
- B.
  
  A style of service that is often used at weddings and other formal occasions.
- C.
  
  You would be serving yourself each dish.
- D.
  
  Both a and b are correct.
8.

Which of the following is NOT true of buffet service?
- A.
  
  It is often used for larger gatherings.
- B.
  
  Serving dishes of food are arranged on a table or counter, wtih the tableware stacked at one end.
- C.
  
  You would be passing dishes of food around the table during buffet service.
- D.
  
  People line up and serve themselves.
9.

Texting on your phone at a dinner table is only allowed:
- A.
  
  After everyone has finished eating.
- B.
  
  This is NEVER polite!!
- C.
  
  After you have finished eating.
- D.
  
  Before everyone has started eating.
10.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of meal service in the United States?
- A.
  
  Hokey pokey service
- B.
  
  Family style service
- C.
  
  Buffet service
- D.
  
  Plate service